Year: 2017

Airlines Industry News 

JetBlue & Boeing Backing Zunum Aero to Build Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

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SEATTLE. April 5, 2017: Zunum Aero, a pioneer in electric aviation, is developing regional hybrid-electric aircraft for the early 2020s, offering unmatched door-to-door speeds and reduced costs for flights from 700 miles at launch, to over 1,000 miles by 2030. Zunum Aero aircraft are designed to take aviation into the future: enabling frequent service to the nation’s network of over 5,000 underutilized regional and general aviation airports. These 10 – 50 seat aircraft will pave the way to a golden era of fast and affordable electric air travel, reversing the 70-year consolidation of air services. Zunum Aero is backed by

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Cruise News 

Azamara’s “Twice as Nice” Deal – $1000 Off Fares With $2000 On-Board Credit

Liam Cusack

New York, NY – April 4, 2017: Azamara Club Cruises has announced their latest travel deal – the “Twice as Nice Deal.” This promotion lets travelers save $1000 on their fare and receive $2000 in on-board spending money for voyages in 2017 and 2018. This offer gives new and returning cruisers savings of up to $3000 on some of Azamara’s most popular voyages. The deal runs from now through May 31, 2017. Book a Club Veranda stateroom or higher and receive $1,000 off the cruise fare and a $2,000 on board credit.  Or Guests in a Club Interior or Club Ocean view

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Cruise News 

NCL Will Sail to Cuba Through 2018

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Norwegian Sky will sail 33 round-trip cruises from Miami to Cuba in 2018 with 32 voyages featuring an overnight call in the capital city of Havana. Miami, Florida – April 4, 2017: Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it will further extend its offering of weekly round-trip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky will begin her 2018 Cuba cruise season in March, sailing four-day round-trip cruises from Miami, with  32 of the cruises to include an overnight stay in Cuba’s historical and culturally-rich capital of Havana, as well as a call

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Airlines Industry News 

American Airlines Will End Nonstop NYC-San Juan Service

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Ends Route It’s Operated for 40+ Years By Liam P. Cusack New York, NY – April 4, 2017:  American Airlines has made the decision to cease operation of their daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). The final nonstop flight from JFK to SJU will depart on August 21, 2017 at 7:45 p.m. (EST). The following day, August 22nd, the last nonstop American Airlines flight from SJU to JFK will depart at 9:00 a.m. (EST). American operates a Boeing 737-800 on this route. Once American’s flights between New York

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Cruise News 

American Cruise Line Reveals American Constitution

Liam Cusack

Guilford, CT., April 3, 2017: American Cruise Lines has announced the name of its latest vessel, American Constitution, now under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Salisbury, Maryland. The name was inspired by the USS Constitution, the United States Navy’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat and named by president George Washington. This new ship will be delivered in 2018 and is the sister ship to the American Constellation which begins sailing this May. The American Constitution is a coastal vessel with full active wing stabilisation. With the capacity for approximately 175 guests, the new ship will cater to passengers looking for

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Cruise News 

Azamara Quest Sails into Havana and History

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MIAMI, FL March 31, 2017 –The Azamara Quest, one of Azamara Club Cruises boutique up market ships arrived at Cuba’s Sierra Maestra terminal for the first time today making history. The ship is just a handful of American owned ships which has been granted permission by the Cuban government to schedule sailings to the island once off-limits to American citizens. Sailing down the Bahía de la Habana and along Havana’s famous El Malecón, the guests had magnificent views of the local shoreline before turning alongside Cuba’s Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro through the Canal de Entrada to dock. Azamara

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Cruise News 

Upgrades For The Elegant Explorer – Holland America’s Prinsendam

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By Liam P. Cusack New York, NY – March 30, 2017: Holland America Line’s beloved ms Prinsendam, otherwise known as “The Elegant Explorer,” has a new look. During an annual dry-docking that saw Holland America’s new logo affixed to the Prinsendam‘s smokestack, the beloved vessel also saw upgrades throughout the ship. The Prinsendam is the smallest and the oldest of Holland America’s fleet. She began life in 1988 as the Royal Viking Sun for Royal Viking Line. When Royal Viking was purchased by Cunard Line she retained her name but began sporting Cunard’s colors. After a four-year stint with Holland America’s

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Cruise News 

Norwegian Jade Returns Anew

Liam Cusack

  Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel-class ship returns to service with upgraded dining options, newly designed spaces and clean modernizations across the entire ship just in time for her summer season in Europe. MIAMI – March 30, 2017– Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade sailed into her seasonal homeport of Tampa as an essentially new vessel this morning following a three week dry dock where she received enhancements to every part of the onboard experience, from two brand new restaurants and two new bars and lounges, updated design and décor in many public spaces, and a refurbishment of all staterooms. Norwegian Jade’s

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Cruise News Travel Agent 

Top 15 Reasons to Sail Holland America’s Koningsdam

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And an honorable mention… By Liam P. Cusack New York, NY – March 30, 2017. Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam, introduced last year, already has a fiercely loyal following. The ship may not be the largest in the world, a mid-sized ship weighing in at 99,500 tons with a passenger capacity of 2,650 passengers, but this accentuates her charm. Stepping on board passengers are immediately drawn into her. Her interiors are inspired by the lines, curves, and shapes of musical instruments. The design is not obvious, which is why it works. Once caught in the flow the inspiration makes itself

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Airlines Press Releases 

Norwegian Launches Nonstop Service from Oakland to Copenhagen

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NEW YORK – MARCH 29, 2017  – Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline, yesterday celebrated its new service from Oakland International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup. The airline launched nonstop service from Oakland/San Francisco to Oslo and Stockholm in May 2014 and London in May 2016. With the addition of this twice-weekly service, Norwegian now offers 21 nonstop routes from the Bay Area to four European destinations. “Expanding our West Coast service has always been a part of Norwegian’s growth plan. Not only are we adding new destinations, such as Copenhagen and Barcelona in June, but we

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